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My war machine consists of this, 1 defense for every city, and when I'm at war, everyone pumps out offensive units.
Usually with AI I keep sending guys at em and smashing them because 1 city can't stand against 30 offensive units.
However in this situation I have to galley guys over and my orginal strat was to send a distrsaction on one part of the city and the real force on the other side, to allow my offensive units to take half the blow when they land. However now I've landed so manyd distractions a mini force is everywhere on the island
So I need a blockade, but I csan't ever set one up because they blocking the blockade or my guys get killed before they're set up, or once I do set them up a hole is already punched and I'm done for
Any better?
Usually with AI I keep sending guys at em and smashing them because 1 city can't stand against 30 offensive units.
However in this situation I have to galley guys over and my orginal strat was to send a distrsaction on one part of the city and the real force on the other side, to allow my offensive units to take half the blow when they land. However now I've landed so manyd distractions a mini force is everywhere on the island
So I need a blockade, but I csan't ever set one up because they blocking the blockade or my guys get killed before they're set up, or once I do set them up a hole is already punched and I'm done for
Any better?
SCPete
Chieftain
I think what you are talking about is establishing a Beach Head.
This is a point where you can offload troops without fear of immediate counter force.
To do this, first offload a bunch of your strongest defensive units. How many is determined by the size, and industrial strength of your enemy.
Once you have offloaded a comfortable size defensive force you can offload your offensive units. The AI will throw all he has at your troops but your defensive troops will protect your offensive troops. Then you can counter by killing off whatever is left in the area with your offensive troops or (if close to one) take the coastal city.
This city can be used(once airport is built) to quickly move in reenfocements. Be careful that the city does not overthrow and return to the AI.
The rest .... is history.
This is a point where you can offload troops without fear of immediate counter force.
To do this, first offload a bunch of your strongest defensive units. How many is determined by the size, and industrial strength of your enemy.
Once you have offloaded a comfortable size defensive force you can offload your offensive units. The AI will throw all he has at your troops but your defensive troops will protect your offensive troops. Then you can counter by killing off whatever is left in the area with your offensive troops or (if close to one) take the coastal city.
This city can be used(once airport is built) to quickly move in reenfocements. Be careful that the city does not overthrow and return to the AI.
The rest .... is history.
Lt. 'Killer' M.
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fephisto: try this: bring as many defenders plus 4 fast offence troops (Knights, Horsemen - to kill wounded enemis) plus 1 settler.
Found a city (preferable land your troops on a hill screened by a river), rsuh barrakcs, walls. Now, the enemy will try to take that city, but he should fail!
This is better than an ordinary beachhead, because your units can heal, get more defence bonus, and you can reinforce via air once you have airports!
Bring in bombard units as well and fortify them in the city, they'll take HP off attacks, too.
Now, bring in the offensive arm and go conquer!
Found a city (preferable land your troops on a hill screened by a river), rsuh barrakcs, walls. Now, the enemy will try to take that city, but he should fail!
This is better than an ordinary beachhead, because your units can heal, get more defence bonus, and you can reinforce via air once you have airports!
Bring in bombard units as well and fortify them in the city, they'll take HP off attacks, too.
Now, bring in the offensive arm and go conquer!
